A surprise twist ending will excite readers for the sequel.Voldemort trusted very few people. They may also enjoy this closer look at the world of warlocks. Longtime fans will enjoy the meet-cute between Aline and Helen. While the cult stuff is nothing new in the Shadowhunter universe of books, the Italian setting and some supporting characters keep it a bit fresher. Who wouldn't want to be on a European vacation with Magnus, who picks the best hotels, restaurants, and parties to attend and knows how to dress everyone for every occasion? Alec is a good counterpart to Magnus, levelheaded and ready to save anyone who needs saving. Neither Shadowhunters (the older ones anyhow) nor Downworlders like the match at first, but readers will. Alec, a Shadowhunter, and Magnus, a warlock, are the power pair in question in The Red Scrolls of Magic: The Eldest Curses.

Magnus charms Alec with the way he gives of himself to others.įans of the Shadowhunters universe have another fun spin-off series to follow with more demons, demonic cults, and intense romance, this time featuring a gay couple. Alec wins Downworlders over with his bravery and sacrifice. Characters overcome much to find love and stay together, including homophobia and distrust from their respective Shadowhunter and Downworlder communities. Other mature content includes sex once between the main characters (described as passionate kissing, undressing, moving together, and a sharp gasp) and quite a lot of social and distressed drinking. Origin stories of characters emerge that include parent deaths from suicide and burning, live burial, and child abuse. Expect some of the usual demon gore, plus scary moments with the cult: a poisoning, beating, and a near sacrifice. The vacation isn't going so great because the couple is constantly fighting off demons and forced to look into cult activity in Italy. If you don't know what a parabatai or a Shadowhunter is, it would help to pick up City of Bones before heading off on this romantic European getaway gone wrong with Alec and Magnus. Alec is Jace's parabatai from the Mortal Instruments series.

This series start features the gay couple Alec (a Shadowhunter) and Magnus (a warlock). Parents need to know that The Red Scrolls of Magic: The Eldest Curses is the first book in a spin-off series in Cassandra Clare's vast Shadowhunters universe, co-authored by Wesley Chu.

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